POTTERFIELD How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these potterfield tutorials to learn all about potterfield with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Drill and tap a Mauser receiver to accept scope bases, Measure headspace on a bolt action rifle, and Remove old screw holes from a firearm.

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How to drill and tap a Mauser receiver to accept scope bases

Drill and tap a Mauser receiver to accept scope bases

If you have the right tools it is fairly easy to drill and tap a ...more

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How to measure headspace on a bolt action rifle

Measure headspace on a bolt action rifle

Headspace is a critical component of firearm safety and is easy to measure when you have the right tools. Larry Potterfield, CEO and ...more

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How to remove old screw holes from a firearm

Remove old screw holes from a firearm

This video hosted by the CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, Larry Potterfield, details the process of removing old screw holes from a gun ...more

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How to cut a new 3/8 inch front sight dovetail for a rifle

Cut a new 3/8 inch front sight dovetail for a rifle

To shorten the barrel on a rifle that uses a dovetail to secure the ...more

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How to dress a recoil pad for a professional look

Dress a recoil pad for a professional look

In this video, Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, teaches a professional method for dressing, or finishing up, a recoil pad ...more

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How to clean gun parts using a beadblaster

Clean gun parts using a beadblaster

The fastest way to remove rust, gunk, or old finish is to use a beadblaster. In this video, Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA ...more

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How to install a spring kit in a revolver

Install a spring kit in a revolver

Sometimes all that's needed to improve the performance of a revolver is upgrading the springs. This video outlines the process for ...more

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How to perform a gun show style inspection on a S&W revolver

Perform a gun show style inspection on a S&W revolver

Many times disassembling and performing a complete inspection of a ...more

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How to properly clean barrels on a shotgun

Properly clean barrels on a shotgun

This video covers the process for properly cleaning the barrels on a shotgun. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates ...more

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How to remove a dent from a damaged shotgun rib

Remove a dent from a damaged shotgun rib

Dents in the rib of a shotgun barrel are a fairly common gunsmithing problem, but are easy to repair if you have the right tools. In this ...more

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How to remove stripper clip from a Mauser action rifle

Remove stripper clip from a Mauser action rifle

Removing the stripper clip boss from a Mauser action rifle is a job ...more

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How to remove the hammer spur on a revolver

Remove the hammer spur on a revolver

Bobbing or removing the hammer spur on a Smith and Wesson revolver is easy when you have the right tools. In this video, Larry Potterfield ...more

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How to tighten the guard screws on a bolt action rifle

Tighten the guard screws on a bolt action rifle

Tightening the guard screws to factory specified torque settings on a ...more

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How to backbore the barrels on a used shotgun

Backbore the barrels on a used shotgun

Backboring refers to a process where a shotgun barrel is reamed out to remove excessive pitting. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of ...more

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How to finish a replacement bolt handle on a rifle

Finish a replacement bolt handle on a rifle

There is more to welding a new bolt handle on to a rifle than just welding it on. In this video, Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of ...more

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How to fix a bent ejector rod on a revolver

Fix a bent ejector rod on a revolver

A bent ejector rod can not only make the ejection of spent casings rough, but also prevent smooth functioning of the revolvers action ...more

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How to fix excessive cylinder endshake on a revolver

Fix excessive cylinder endshake on a revolver

When the cylinder of a revolvers has a lot of front to back play or ...more

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How to improve your rifle scope rings with lapping

Improve your rifle scope rings with lapping

While today's scope rings are of the best quality they have ever been, many can still be improved using a simple process called lapping ...more

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How to inlet an ebony forend tip using only hand tools

Inlet an ebony forend tip using only hand tools

After gluing a piece of ebony onto the forend of a rifle stock, the ...more

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How to install a grip cap on your rifle stock

Install a grip cap on your rifle stock

In this video, Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for installing a grip cap on a Winchester model 67 ...more

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